BioForward names Mailick to board of directors
BioForward, a member-driven state association and the independent voice of Wisconsin’s bio-health industry, today announced several new additions to its board of directors, including Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Q&A: Spinoza probably wouldn’t care, but debate over forgiving him goes on
This past Sunday, a crowd gathered in Amsterdam to watch a debate nearly four centuries in the making: Should the philosopher Spinoza be forgiven by the synagogue that excommunicated him in 1656? Among the participants was Steven Nadler, William H. Hay II Professor of Philosophy and Evjue-Bascom Professor in Humanities. He spoke about the experience with Inside UW–Madison. Read More
New journal to publish research by UW–Madison undergraduates
Each year, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates get their first exposure to work in a research laboratory, some contributing to studies that may eventually be published by their faculty mentors in high-profile scientific journals. Read More
Immigrants and community chosen as ‘Go Big Read’ book theme; submissions sought
Building on its most successful year yet, the selection committee for Go Big Read has announced that immigrants and community will serve as the common-reading program's topic for the 2016-17 year. Students, faculty, staff and members of the Madison community are encouraged to recommend titles for consideration by Sunday, Jan. 24. Read More
Alternative stellar lifestyle: Common, curious, solved at last
Starting around 1950, a series of advances formed a clear and accepted picture of how individual stars are born, evolve and die. As they age, the changing patterns of color, light output, size and lifespan of stars are predictable. Every star like the sun will become a red giant, a planetary nebula and finally a white dwarf. Read More
Nobel Week: UW grad Campbell honored
University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate William C. Campbell, whose co-discovery of the antiparasitic drug ivermectin improved the lives of tens of millions of people in impoverished corners of the world, will receive his Nobel Prize this week. Read More
Recent sightings: Lab conditions
Photo: Jeff Miller Pam Wittenwyler, a 1992 graduate of UW–Madison, takes a break from running at Picnic Point to throw a… Read More
Creating pathways: connecting American Indian students to health professions
In the last several years, NACHP and the School of Nursing have been working to break down barriers that deter American Indian students from pursuing careers in health fields with the larger vision of improving the health and wellness of American Indian communities in Wisconsin. Read More
Student-produced magazine highlights contemporary perspectives on traditional Wisconsin
Curb Magazine, with a theme of “Backroads & Boulevards,” is a 64-page publication produced by 21 students in the UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More
How cells are foiled by a herpesvirus family member in the virus-host arms race
Not every virus wants to go viral - at least, not immediately. Some want to slip in quietly. Hide. Wait for the perfect opportunity to attack. Read More
Video game gives faculty a deeper understanding of discrimination
A scene from the video game “Fair Play,” which puts participants in the shoes of an African-American graduate student. (Image courtesy Games+Learning+Society Center)… Read More
Campus message: Coping with the threat of violence
In the wake of recent acts of violence around the country and abroad, campus leaders encourage the community to make plans, recognize your own reactions and build coping skills to be effective in the face of violence. Read More
New report shows improved graduation rates at UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized by The Education Trust as a national leader in improving graduation rates for underrepresented students and overall. Read More
Recent sightings: Exhibit breaks a gun-shaped coffin
Artist-in-residence Eric Adjetey Anang led a symbolic breaking of the barrel of his gun-shaped coffin. The gun-breaking action was in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and against gun violence locally, nationally and internationally. Read More
Q&A – Talking Title IX with new campus coordinator
David Blom became the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Title IX Coordinator in August, returning to the campus where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1979. Read More
UW system tenure task force aims to finish in December
A UW System task force reviewing policies on faculty layoffs and post tenure review will finalize its recommendations at a December meeting, the task force… Read More
Get the latest news on changes to HR Design
Three information sessions to update campus on recent changes to HR Design, a campuswide effort to build a more efficient and effective human resource… Read More
Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin aims to aid entrepreneurial veterans
Veterans hoping to advance high-tech startups have a new ally in Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin, now open at the University Research Park. Read More
‘Live from Paris’ will connect Wisconsin with UN climate conference
Faculty and state business leaders in Paris to attend COP21 (Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) will connect to campus via video conferencing for a live discussion. Read More
DPI and education researchers team up on $5.2 million grant to reduce gaps in opportunity and achievement
A new $5.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant will fund the largest research collaboration to date between Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and UW–Madison. Over the next four years, education researchers at DPI and the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), part of UW–Madison's School of Education, will analyze data from all state public schools. Their goal is to identify proven practices teachers can use to narrow gaps in student opportunity and achievement levels across all racial and ethnic backgrounds, and family income levels. Read More